Oxfordshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Bladon events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bladon.
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Bladon
Why choose festival paella catering in Bladon?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Bladon Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
How our festival paella catering works in Bladon
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. For school and charity events and village fêtes, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Bladon might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Bladon (OX20)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bladon: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Bladon?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Bladon too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Bladon stay light until about 9:30pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Running an event in Bladon
Bladon is about 7 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Bladon will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Bladon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bladon to Oxford (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hanborough station is about 1 mile away. Running a fête for a church like St Martin's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in OX20 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Green, Park Street and Lamb Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Woodstock (1 mile north), Begbroke (1 mile east), Church Hanborough (2 miles south-west), Long Hanborough (2 miles west) and Thrupp (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south), Witney (7 miles south-west), Carterton (11 miles south-west) and Kidlington (3 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Bus Museum (1 mile west). The countryside around Bladon includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Bladon include The Marlborough Church of England School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White House (within half a mile north)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Bladon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff